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Japandroids is drummer David Prowse (left) and guitarist Brian King. The duo's latest album is Near to the Wild Heart of Life. Camilo Christen/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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Japandroids' new album, Near To The Wild Heart Of Life, comes out January 27. Camilo Christen/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Japandroids' music provides a perfect gateway between mopey angst and unbridled joy. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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Japandroids' music celebrates the joy of a life lived loudly. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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Japandroids is guitarist Brian King (left) and drummer David Prowse. Simone Cecchetti hide caption
Japandroids' new album, Celebration Rock, comes out June 5. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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Japandroids performs at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tenn. Laura Fedele hide caption
Listen Now: Japandroids In Concert
Japandroids' members perform at KEXP. Brittney Bush Bollay/See More Photos hide caption